Common Thyme Seeds for Culinary Herb Gardens, Non-GMO Perennial for Sunny Beds and Container Growing
Common thyme seeds grow an aromatic culinary herb for soups, stews, sauces, poultry and fish dishes. Also known as English thyme, Thymus vulgaris produces sage-green leaves with an earthy, minty flavor and a floral note, giving you a versatile herb to harvest fresh or dry for cooking.
This low-growing perennial suits sunny herb beds and containers with loose, well-drained soil. Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the final spring frost, then gradually harden off seedlings before transplanting. Choose from five seed package sizes, from 500 mg to 1 lb.
Features
- Non-GMO common thyme seeds for growing culinary herbs
- Aromatic leaves can be used fresh or dried in savory dishes
- Low-growing, trailing growth suits herb gardens and planters
- Full-sun growing preference with dry, well-drained soil
- Five package sizes support small plantings or larger sowing projects
Specifications
- Botanical name: Thymus vulgaris
- Common names: Common thyme; English thyme
- Product form: Seeds
- Perennial hardiness: Zones 5–10
- Germination: 14–28 days
- Harvest timing: 30–40 days from transplanting
- Maturity: Second year
- Seeding depth: 1/4 inch
- Plant and row spacing: 12–18 inches
- Light: Full sun
- Preferred temperature: 65–85 °F
- Soil: Loose, dry and well-drained
- 500 mg packet: Approximately 1,800 seeds
- 1/4 oz packet: Approximately 25,750 seeds
- 1 oz package: Approximately 103,000 seeds
- 4 oz package: Approximately 412,000 seeds
- 1 lb package: Approximately 1,648,000 seeds
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I start common thyme seeds indoors?
Start common thyme seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your final spring frost. Germination takes approximately 14–28 days; gradually harden off the seedlings before moving them outdoors.
Can I grow common thyme in a container?
Yes, common thyme can grow in a container in full sun. Transplant one plant per planter and use loose, well-drained soil, avoiding heavy soil that stays overly wet.
How many seeds are in each package?
The common thyme packages contain approximately 1,800 seeds in 500 mg, 25,750 in 1/4 oz, 103,000 in 1 oz, 412,000 in 4 oz and 1,648,000 in 1 lb.
How do I harvest common thyme for cooking?
Cut common thyme's softer, greener stems with scissors or gardening shears, leaving mature woody growth attached. Harvest just before flowering for optimal flavor, then use the leaves fresh or dried.
Is common thyme a perennial?
Common thyme is a perennial in zones 5–10. It goes dormant during freezing winter conditions and returns the following spring.